The MK10 lets pilots wirelessly enter flight plans and waypoints, execute “Direct To” operations, change Pages and Tabs, and zoom the Map range in and out, among other things.

The IFD540 was initially certified in July 2014, and included integrated hardware needed to support Bluetooth and WiFi functionality. The MK10 Mini Keyboard will be enabled for the first time via a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) after the certification of the upcoming Release 10.1 software upgrade for the IFD540 and IFD440 is completed.

The IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM/FMS with integrated Bluetooth and WiFi has a plug and play list price of $16,995 and is certified and delivering now. The IFD440 with Bluetooth and WiFi has a plug and play list price of $14,995.